Assistant Instructor —
M.A. in Classics,
University of Texas at Austin

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Paul Hay was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and received his B.A. from Case Western Reserve University in 2010. He completed his M.A. at the University of Texas at Austin (with a thesis on “Sexual Personae in Horace’s Erotic Poetry”), and will receive his Ph.D. in 2017. His dissertation project, “Time, Saecularity, and the First Century BCE Roman World,” examines a Roman mode of temporal discourse based on the Etruscan saeculum that permeates various elements of the post-Sullan sociopolitical and intellectual world.

Courses

LAT 311 • Intermediate Latin I

33305 • Fall 2016
Meets MWF 1:00PM-2:00PM WAG 112

This course is a continuation of Latin 507 (or 601C). In Latin 311, students read Book 3 of Caesar’s Civil War. The aim of the course is to develop students’ Latin reading and comprehension skills through careful translation of assigned and unseen passages; to review the basic morphology and syntax learned in Latin 506 and 507 while introducing students to new forms and syntax as they arise; to build command of basic Latin vocabulary; and to introduce students to the literary and historical context of Caesar’s narrative.

Class time will be devoted to the translation of assigned Latin passages, ranging from 8-10 lines early in the semester to about 25 lines by the end of the semester. Students will be expected to identify and explain the morphology and syntax of assigned readings. There will also be regular class discussions of the historical context and literary features of Caesar’s narrative. Students should expect homework assignments for each class meeting as well as regular quizzes, both announced and unannounced. Final grades will be determined by attendance and class participation; quizzes; midterm exams; and a comprehensive final exam.

Latin 311 partially fulfills the foreign language requirement. A grade of C or higher is required to advance to Latin 312.

The completion of Latin 507 or 601C with a grade of C or higher is a prerequisite for Latin 311.

C C S306M • Intro To Medcl & Scientif Term

81025 • Summer 2016
Meets MTWTHF 11:30AM-1:00PM WAG 308

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

C C F302 • Intro To Ancient Rome-Wb

81559 • Summer 2015

This introductory-level, fully online course covers the cultural and political history of Ancient Rome from the city’s origins in the Iron Age (c. 800 BCE) to the height of its imperial power in the 2nd century CE. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Rome’s evolution from a small, hilltop settlement to the most powerful city in Italy to the head of a world empire. The course is made up of textbook readings, primary source readings and objects, and ten highly interactive, multimedia content modules. Students will be able to work through the modules at their own pace within a period of 3-4 days. In this accelerated summer course, we will proceed at a pace of two modules/week. Each module concludes with a practice quiz, so that students can evaluate their progress and identify misunderstandings with the help of the course instructor. Each week, students will take a graded, 20 question quiz based on the content from the week’s modules. The instructor will also provide feedback to each student on various assignments, tests, and exercises throughout the course. Upon completion of the course, you will be familiar with the most important buildings, artistic works, events and historical figures that shaped the history of ancient Rome.

Course grades will be determined by performance on: modules (completion) and graded quizzes; 2 midterm exams; short, weekly assignments; and a module on the movie Spartacus (1960, d. Stanley Kubrick). The course is offered on demand. With the exception of the two midterm exams, the course can be done on the student’s own schedule (asynchronously). There are deadlines for all assignments, but students will have the opportunity to work on those assignments when they want to, provided they are handed in by the listed due date. Exams must be taken on the assigned dates in a proctored, face-to-face setting; exam proctoring fees may apply and are not included in the course fee. There will also be optional, weekly, in person (and live-streamed) review sessions as well as exam reviews prior to each midterm exam. There are no prerequisites.

Successful completion of this course fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) requirement. The course also carries a Global Cultures flag.

LAT 507 • First-Year Latin II

32755 • Spring 2015
Meets MTWTHF 10:00AM-11:00AM WAG 308

This course is the second half of a two-semester introduction to the basic forms, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin. Translating passages from ancient writers also introduces students to fundamental features of Roman culture. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to reproduce paradigms of all Latin noun, adjective, adverb, and verb forms; to parse and explain the function of Latin words in context; to demonstrate fluency in basic Latin syntax and a growing vocabulary; to master standard pronunciation of Latin; and to translate accurately from Latin into English. In the latter part of the semester, students read selections from the writings of Julius Caesar in the original Latin.

Class time will be devoted to the introduction of new material, reviewing assigned homework, and practice exercises. Students should expect daily homework assignments and regular quizzes, both announced and unannounced. Final grades will be determined by attendance and class participation; quizzes; three midterm exams; and a comprehensive final exam.

Latin 507 partially fulfills the foreign language requirement. A grade of C or higher is required to advance to Latin 311.

The completion of Latin 506 with a grade of C or higher is a prerequisite for Latin 507. Students who have recently had more than two years of high school Latin, or more than two semesters of college Latin should normally take Latin 311.

LAT 507 • First-Year Latin II

33660 • Fall 2014
Meets MTWTHF 11:00AM-12:00PM WAG 208

This course is the second half of a two-semester introduction to the basic forms, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin. Translating passages from ancient writers also introduces students to fundamental features of Roman culture. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to reproduce paradigms of all Latin noun, adjective, adverb, and verb forms; to parse and explain the function of Latin words in context; to demonstrate fluency in basic Latin syntax and a growing vocabulary; to master standard pronunciation of Latin; and to translate accurately from Latin into English. In the latter part of the semester, students read selections from the writings of Julius Caesar in the original Latin.

Class time will be devoted to the introduction of new material, reviewing assigned homework, and practice exercises. Students should expect daily homework assignments and regular quizzes, both announced and unannounced. Final grades will be determined by attendance and class participation; quizzes; three midterm exams; and a comprehensive final exam.

Latin 507 partially fulfills the foreign language requirement. A grade of C or higher is required to advance to Latin 311.

The completion of Latin 506 with a grade of C or higher is a prerequisite for Latin 507. Students who have recently had more than two years of high school Latin, or more than two semesters of college Latin should normally take Latin 311.

LAT F506 • First-Year Latin I

82490 • Summer 2014
Meets MTWTHF 8:30AM-10:00AM CLA 0.122

This course is an introduction to Latin, the language of ancient Rome and famous writers like Caesar, Cicero, Vergil, and St. Augustine. Latin is also an excellent way to improve your command of other languages: Latin is the source of over 60% of English vocabulary, and also the ancestor of all the “Romance” languages of Europe, including French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Latin 506 introduces basic grammar and vocabulary in an interesting and challenging format, through reading selections from a wide range of Roman authors and exploring aspects of Roman life and culture. By the end of the semester, students are reading excerpts from famous works and ready to continue into Latin 507.

The course covers chapters 1-27 of Wheelock’s Latin and also selected readings from 38 Latin Stories. There will be daily assignments, regular quizzes, midterm tests, and a final exam.

Prerequisites: None. Note: This course may not be counted by students offering two or more admission units or any previous college credit in Latin.

Latin 506 may be counted as partially fulfilling the foreign language requirement, or the General Culture requirement, or as an elective.

LAT 507 • First-Year Latin II

34005 • Spring 2014
Meets MTWTHF 12:00PM-1:00PM JES A303A

This course is the second half of a two-semester introduction to the basic forms, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin. Translating passages from ancient writers also introduces students to fundamental features of Roman culture. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to reproduce paradigms of all Latin noun, adjective, adverb, and verb forms; to parse and explain the function of Latin words in context; to demonstrate fluency in basic Latin syntax and a growing vocabulary; to master standard pronunciation of Latin; and to translate accurately from Latin into English. In the latter part of the semester, students read selections from the writings of Julius Caesar in the original Latin.

Class time will be devoted to the introduction of new material, reviewing assigned homework, and practice exercises. Students should expect daily homework assignments and regular quizzes, both announced and unannounced. Final grades will be determined by attendance and class participation; quizzes; three midterm exams; and a comprehensive final exam.

Latin 507 partially fulfills the foreign language requirement. A grade of C or higher is required to advance to Latin 311.

The completion of Latin 506 with a grade of C or higher is a prerequisite for Latin 507. Students who have recently had more than two years of high school Latin, or more than two semesters of college Latin should normally take Latin 311.

LAT 506 • First-Year Latin I

33540 • Spring 2013
Meets MTWTHF 1:00PM-2:00PM WEL 3.402

This course is an introduction to Latin, the language of ancient Rome and famous writers like Caesar, Cicero, Vergil, and St. Augustine. Latin is also an excellent way to improve your command of other languages: Latin is the source of over 60% of English vocabulary, and also the ancestor of all the “Romance” languages of Europe, including French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Latin 506 introduces basic grammar and vocabulary in an interesting and challenging format, through reading selections from a wide range of Roman authors and exploring aspects of Roman life and culture. By the end of the semester, students are reading excerpts from famous works and ready to continue into Latin 507.

The course covers chapters 1-27 of Wheelock’s Latin and also selected readings from 38 Latin Stories. There will be daily assignments, regular quizzes, midterm tests, and a final exam.

Prerequisites: None. Note: This course may not be counted by students offering two or more admission units or any previous college credit in Latin.

Latin 506 may be counted as partially fulfilling the foreign language requirement, or the General Culture requirement, or as an elective.

LAT 506 • First-Year Latin I

33410 • Fall 2012
Meets MW 2:00PM-3:00PM RLM 5.118

This course is the first half of a two-semester introduction to the basic forms, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin, the language of ancient Rome. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to reproduce paradigms of most Latin noun, adjective, and verb forms; to parse and explain the function of Latin words in context; to demonstrate command of basic Latin syntax and vocabulary; to use standard pronunciation of Latin; and to translate accurately from Latin into English. Translating sentences and passages from ancient writers also introduces students to fundamental features of Roman culture.

Class time will be devoted to the introduction of new material, reviewing assigned homework, and practice exercises. Students should expect daily homework assignments and regular quizzes, both announced and unannounced. Final grades will be determined by attendance and class participation; quizzes; three midterm exams; and a comprehensive final exam.

Latin 506 partially fulfills the foreign language requirement. A grade of C or higher is required to advance to Latin 507.

Latin 506 has no prerequisites; no prior knowledge of Latin is assumed. Latin 506 may not be counted by students offering two or more admission units or any previous college credit in Latin. Students with prior work in Latin should consult the undergraduate adviser to ensure correct placement.